Global warming’s best friend: the megabank
Most of us are aware of the existential threat that climate change poses to our species. The immediate impacts of a warmer planet range from melting polar ice caps to drought, famine, and extreme weather events globally. Google the phrase “Kiribati climate change” to read more about the people whose country is expected to be […]
New rules affect retirement savings advice
On April 6, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new “conflict of interest” rules regarding financial advice as it relates to retirement plans and IRAs. The new DOL rules generally hold financial professionals to a fiduciary standard if they receive compensation for providing investment advice to retirement plan participants or IRA owners, which means […]
Azzad renews appeal to apparel makers to protect worker rights
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 25, 2016 — Azzad Asset Management, a faith-based socially responsible investment firm and investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, reiterated today its call for ongoing reforms in the Bangladesh garment sector, three years after an eight-story factory collapsed in the capital of Dhaka killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring 2,500. […]
Azzad joins call to investigate ExxonMobil over climate change
FALLS CHURCH, VA, April 6, 2016 — Azzad Asset Management, investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, announced today that it has added its voice to a growing campaign to investigate whether Exxon Mobil Corp. intentionally misled the public and its shareholders about the risks of climate change. In April, a group of socially responsible investment […]
A lesson in nonviolent activism
Earlier this month, a Palestinian schoolteacher from the West Bank named Hanan Al Hroub was awarded the 2016 Global Teacher Prize for her innovative approach to helping children suffering from trauma recover and learn nonviolence through play. Pope Francis awarded the prize in a video recorded in Rome, and messages of support were sent from […]
Azzad calls for DOL to reinforce shareholder rights for pension plans
FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 22, 2016 — Azzad Asset Management, investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, announced today that it has joined a coalition of socially responsible financial firms in calling for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to rescind a bulletin that undermines the exercise of shareholder rights by fiduciaries. Organized by the Forum for […]
Ethically Screening Your Investments
Ethically Screening Your Investments Recent research indicates that over the long term, certain ethical screening tools may be able to help you achieve your investment goals with only moderate levels of risk. But which screens should you use? Learn about Azzad Asset Management’s approach to ethical, halal investing—one that avoids leveraged companies and other impermissible […]
Get out the (proxy) vote!
With the 2016 elections still months away, the wall-to-wall media coverage may leave you itching to cast your vote early. Consider putting that energy to good use by making your voice heard on corporate issues. Today, corporations make most decisions of consequence in our society. As the owner or shareholder of a stock or shares […]
Be prepared for an audit of your business retirement plan
As you prepare your tax returns, it’s easy to see why a retirement plan is one of the best tax deductions you can get. Contributions to a qualified plan can potentially get you a big tax break — as big as $53,000 with a defined contribution plan or even $100,000 or more with a pension […]
The Case for Alternative Investments in Volatile Markets
The Case for Alternative Investments in Volatile Markets Volatility has gripped markets in recent months. A slowdown in China, Federal Reserve policy, and deteriorating US economic data have all been blamed. Regardless of the reason, investors and financial advisors alike are left wondering how to play this market. Join us for a discussion with Federated’s […]
